Communications & Media Specialist at DT Global

The Role

DT Global is currently seeking to fill a Communications and Media Specialist role who will lead the program’s internal and external communications activities.

Primary responsibilities:

• Oversees communications for program activities, and represents the program to the client, stakeholders, and public;
• Trains program staff and partners in implementing compliant program communications strategy;
• Works closely with program partners to ensure compliance with partner communication guidelines and consistency in communications internally and externally;
• Manages implementation of the communications strategy, including liaising with the Client and partners Communications Teams with relation to publicity and public relations including updating of FAQs and any other program documents for external consumption, as required;
• Act as the primary contact and coordinator for the client and partners for all program crisis communications;
• Conducts media relations for the program, including targeted publicity for program activities and responses to queries from the press;
• Manages internal communications and external media relations including with communications firms and partner organizations;
• Writes press releases, organizes press conferences (if relevant), schedule interviews of spokespersons for the program, etc.;
• Supports the development of program events and workshops in collaboration with program teams;
• Makes sure the program is implemented according to client branding guidelines , maintaining a close and collaborative relationship with the client on all outreach and communications efforts;
• Supports the development of program deliverables, including coordinating information gathering for quarterly and annual reports and annual work plans, one-pagers, reports, etc., and development of success stories;
• Develops program newsletters, press releases, email announcements, planned publications,  video, other assignments;
• Oversees the design and roll-out of all tools to effectively communicate program activities and results, (i.e. videos, visual images, social media messages, press releases, flyers, etc.)
• Works closely with partners and the client to review external communication products before dissemination;
• Oversees gathering of all news / articles highlighting the work of the program and partners;
• Maintains program library of all communications tools, photos and events in a digital format;
• Participates in regular work planning sessions as required; and
• Conducts any other duties relevant to the job description as may be required.

About You

You are an experienced communications professional with knowledge in designing and implementing strategic communication and knowledge management activities which include but are not limited to: experience managing and coordinating teams for performance; designing and implementing strategic communication and knowledge management activities; audience analysis and message development; writing for different audiences; documentation and reporting of program successes/achievements and best practices; development of evidence-based knowledge products for advocacy; training/capacity building in communication, knowledge management and advocacy; media outreach and publicity.

Key Performance Indicators

1. Providing requested communications deliverables within the stipulated period.
2. Adhering to allocated budgets and timelines during implementation.
3. Maintaining well-coordinated communications across program partners.

To be considered for this role, you will have: 

• Advanced degree in Communications/Media. 
• At least 10 years' work experience in the field of communications, 
• Experience in donor-funded programming (Highly desirable)
• Experience in public relations/media engagement in Kenya (Highly desirable)
• Experience working with diverse teams (Highly desirable)